Benjamin Allan Biddle, 32, died yesterday after his bike collided with a ute near Motutere

Three investigations so far into Dr Nigel Murray's spending, a further two possible.

A person has died after a motorcycle crash at Taupo.

Derek Wright wants to put the Nigel Murray expenses saga behind Waikato DHB.

Water alert levels put in place in Waikato following humid weather.

Hamilton mayor Andrew King won't invest in playgrounds, libraries or the zoo.

Wintec Council says it was being a responsible employer spending $174,212 on legal fees.

Three petrol stations near Pukekohe look set to cash in on Auckland's regional fuel tax.

A police officer on cordon duty was hit by a teenage driver doing a burnout.

Red flags that should have been raised around expenses seen as important now.

Waterworld will close for six months for renovations, but the creche may never reopen.

The revelations come amid calls for a ministerial inquiry into Hamilton's Wintec.

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

An Auckland nurse has praised the actions of a Waikato cop at a crash scene

As water filled her car, crash victim summoned the strength to escape the wreckage.

A man in his 40s was flown to hospital after trail ride crash

Experienced runner Colleen Stacey says it's unlikely she will do the trail run again.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

Two people have died after being hit by trains in separate accidents this morning.

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Pressure is mounting for Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock to stand down.

Auditors digging into Nigel Murray's expenses had concerns with his honesty.

Students at Ngaruawahia High School have been evacuated following a fire in the gym.

From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.

Cold case arrests bring closure to police officer before succumbing to cancer.

Firefighters are mopping up molasses pouring over a road.

The council wants to build a giant park between Victoria on the River and Embassy Park.

The trio remain in Waikato hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Sharon Lesley Grey of Auckland died after a two-car crash near Matamata.